This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Willy Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Helio Kimura!The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Kimura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kimura tries to clinch there but Manson circles away.
Manson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kimura circles away. Manson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimura as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kimura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manson's guard now. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manson (0) vs (2) KimuraManson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manson keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. Kimura wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. Manson looking for a sweep. Not yet Manson, not yet. Kimura stands and throws Manson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (0) vs (5) KimuraKimura trying to control the position but Manson is working away. Manson gets back to half guard.Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manson's coaches at American Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.That's one minute gone in the round.Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manson has managed to free his arm - good work. Manson tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg. Manson is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manson avoid being mounted? Kimura prevents Manson from improving his position.That's two minutes gone in the round.Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Manson wants to get back to full guard.My spies in Hell's Balls Grappling Academy inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manson sees it coming and defends easily. Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Manson is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manson avoid being mounted?Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.That's three minutes gone in the round. Manson trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Manson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Manson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Manson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (0) vs (8) KimuraKimura is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kimura is working to tighten his grip on Manson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Manson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kimura is really squeezing tight and eventually Manson passes out! Kimura breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Helio Kimura!Willy Manson spoke after the fight, saying 'Even the best can be beaten, well done sir.'.